2020 Hometown Heroes

Page 52 2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 COMMUNITY: WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Keeping your well-being when your world has shrunk D uring this unprecedented time where many are being asked to shelter in place, it can be easy to become anxious about all that is happening around the world. Extra time at home can also cause stir craziness. On a recent livestream, financial gurus Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze and Ken Coleman said you can control your attitude, money and opportunity. You can also control the controllables like it all depends on you. It is good to weather this time with peace, not panic and practice self-care. Fortunately, there are many self-care strategies that can help you weather these times with some peace and enjoy the extra time with your family. Now is the time do all those activities you never have time to do. Here are some ideas from local residents: Get some exercise. The CDC says with appropriate social distancing, it is fine to take short walks or bike rides to get some fresh air. If you are staying indoors, you can watch YouTube workout videos. Terri Tibbs, who works at the Lincoln Park District said they are offering virtual group fitness and Active Agers group exercises. Read the stack of books you have been waiting to read. Download books to audible so you can listen to them and learn something new as Lincoln resident Darla Pinney has been doing. Watch movies and shows you have not had time to watch. Download coloring pages from Pinterest or google. Coloring can be good stress relief for both children and adults. Make hearts, encouraging messages and bears to place in your window. Heart hunts and bear hunts have become fun activities for families out on short walks. They can also provide counting practice. CONTINUED u